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Feb
15
For those paying attention, a recent GameSetWatch article centered on my delighted discovery that the successful computer company in Douglas Adams’ practically psychedelic book Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency - was called WayForward Technologies.
This, of course, is the same name as the game developer behind Contra IV, Shantae, and a host of other neat […]
Feb
15
The (Early) Week in Rock (Band DLC): Stone Temple Pilots, Weezer, and Garbage
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The announcement of Rock Band downloadable content for the week of Feburary 19 comes to us a bit early. Perhaps it’s because Harmonix and MTV games don’t want them to get lost in the shuffle of Game Developers Conference. Or perhaps it’s because of the recent Internet Matlock incident which revealed a slew of unannounced […]
Feb
15
Jack Thompson is a scum sucking parasite: We can say that, right?
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Another school shooting, another chance for Jack Thompson to slither onto Fox News with his "informed" opinion. In the above video, Thompson uses the Northern Illinois University rampage to provide his usual brand of conjecture and lies, which includes his continued linking of videogames to the Virginia Tech shooting, despite the fact that such a […]
Feb
15
Friday Night Fights: Red Ring of Death edition
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On any given week there are a few Dtoiders who can’t do Friday Night Fights simply because of the Red Ring of Death; just be glad you aren’t one of them … for the time being. And if you are, well, at least we know who’s behind it all.
This week’s FNF will start at the […]
Feb
15
Oh my God, I think I’m going to cry: Yume Neko DS
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[As originally posted on Japanator]
I’m an equal opportunity animal fan. I love dogs, and the popular Nintendo DS title Nintendogs gave canines their time in the spotlight. But now it’s time for cats.
Due this spring, Yume Neko DS comes from Sega, the same people that brought Japan the super-real, super-freaky robotic cat of the same […]
Feb
15
Virtual Orgasmic Rape sold separately: Commander Shepard figure revealed
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[As originally posted on Tomopop]
After months of tantalizing production updates from the fine folks at Hyperchild, the Mass Effect: Commander Shepard figure has finally been revealed. Beginning in November, Hyperchild have walked us step by step through painstaking production process, and unlike other figures with epic development timelines, doesn’t disappoint in the least.
Granted, this isn’t […]
Feb
15
Competative Eating… The Game!
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So hottt.
Have you ever thought that if someone would make a game where you’d eat until you threw up and then get a trophy for doing it really fast you’d die a happy person? Well if you have, then your prayers have been answered. A video game publisher named Mastiff has acquired the rights to […]
Feb
15
Hand Held Guitar Hero
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Debuting at Toy Fair 2008 in New York, the five button, 7.75 x 3-inch device features an LCD screen, and an integrated speaker for only $14.99. I mean, afterall who doesn’t want Guitar Hero on-the-go, right?
[Via Yahoo]
Original post by Jeff Nilges and software by Elliott Back
Feb
15
[As previously mentioned, we now have all four GameSetApparel T-shirts available for individual order. We’re going to highlight one tee per week here on GSW - though you can buy any/all of them now! Being highlighted this week is the completely awesome ‘Grabungadung’ shirt by European development superstars Schadenfreude Interactive.]
GameSetApparel is the new, limited edition […]
Feb
15
How does one even begin to do justice to Cave Story? Lengthy, clever, and beautiful, this incredible Metroid-esque side scroller is not only one of the single best indie games ever made, but also one of the most important.
Daisuke Amaya created a world of robots and bunnies and sorcerers which, despite its friendly SNES-era look, […]